BIRDS

Birds: What You Need to Know

Your feathery friends need a team that is dedicated to maintaining their health as well as the experience handling health needs that are unique to birds. Our Yarmouth animal hospital facilities are outfitted with equipment and space that best suits our avian patients’ needs.

When it comes to bird care, sometimes the hardest part about selecting a vet is finding one that specializes in avian health. We know that finding an avian veterinarian and creating a strong relationship with your pet’s healthcare team is important to building real peace-of-mind.

We are located in Yarmouth, proudly serving pet owners throughout Yarmouth, Cumberland, Brunswick, Portland, Falmouth, Freeport, and Pownal, ME. Our veterinary center is equipped to handle both mammal and avian patients. Our team is friendly, personable and knowledgeable. If you are looking for a bird veterinarian near Yarmouth, call to schedule an appointment or stop by our location today!

Bird Services at Yarmouth Veterinary Center

Bird health is different than all other pets. Their instincts are to mask symptoms in order to hide any signs of weakness that might make them an easier target for predators. Yet, it is early detection of disease and health problems that is so important for good health in animals. Our staff is able to recognize those hidden signs and symptoms, helping you provide the very best care possible for your pet.

Since birds are not nearly as common as some pets, like dogs or cats, bird owners aren’t always sure what avian healthcare should look like. At Yarmouth Veterinary Center, we recommend you schedule a complete physical examination for your bird every 6-12 months. On a yearly basis, we recommend a fecal examination is done for parasites, abnormal bacteria and yeast. We also like to schedule routine blood testing and annual vaccinations for Avian Polyomavirus for those bird types especially susceptible to this disease.

We also do wing, beak and nail trimming for certain avian patients in select cases, though this is not typically recommended.

Some of the additional services we have available for bird’s, include:

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Grooming

Leg Band Removal or Microchip Identification

DNA sexing

Boarding

Hospitalization and Surgical Procedures

Learning More About Your Bird at Yarmouth Veterinary Center

When you go to a specialist for regular avian health checkups, you know you can trust the advice. Our Yarmouth veterinarian loves to help pet owners like you get to know more about the best health tips and care for your bird. We can help you consider your bird’s nutrition, possible causes for feather damage, avian stress causes and more. Talk to us today about vitamin supplementation and the overall wellness of your bird.

From major health treatment options to even the most minor procedures (like considering nail, beak and wing trimming), we are here to offer you support and guidance in the care of your bird. Our office serves Yarmouth and the surrounding areas of Cumberland, Brunswick, Portland, Falmouth, Freeport and Pownal, ME. Whether you are a new bird owner, or an experienced avian owner, we hope you will choose Yarmouth Veterinary Center as your home base for bird health and care questions!

Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. - Douglas Adams

For more information about our Bird offerings at Yarmouth Veterinary Center, give us a call today at (207) 846-6515!